Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Truckee travel guide

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You're Going to Love Truckee

With a population of 16,180, Truckee is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Truckee deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Truckee

If you’re looking for affordable options, Manzanita at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe (13031 Ritz Carlton Highlands Court) and Truckee Tavern & Grill (10118 Donner Pass Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Truckee

Truckee in October
Estimated hotel price
$243
1 night at 3-star hotel
Truckee in October
Estimated hotel price
$243
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Truckee in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 5.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Truckee, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Truckee

Plane

Although Truckee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 25 miles from Truckee. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Alaska Airlines, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Truckee departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Truckee. The train journey from Truckee to Sacramento takes 5h 04m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $63 for a 7h 02m trip. The train station in Truckee is called Truckee, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Truckee is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 160 miles from Truckee. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Truckee using Greyhound or FlixBus. From San Francisco, the bus ride to Truckee takes 395 miles and will cost you around $62. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $81 for a journey of 680 miles.

Plane

Although Truckee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 25 miles from Truckee. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Alaska Airlines, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Truckee departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Truckee. The train journey from Truckee to Sacramento takes 5h 04m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $63 for a 7h 02m trip. The train station in Truckee is called Truckee, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Truckee is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 160 miles from Truckee. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Truckee using Greyhound or FlixBus. From San Francisco, the bus ride to Truckee takes 395 miles and will cost you around $62. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $81 for a journey of 680 miles.

Airports near Truckee

RNOReno
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Truckee

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,895 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,975 reviews)
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Where to stay in Truckee

From 5-star hotels such as the The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe to great affordable options like the Martis Valley Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Truckee offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $412 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,474 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Truckee Donner Lodge and SpringHill Suites by Marriott Truckee Lake Tahoe. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Truckee, with prices from $40 to $3,829 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Truckee are about 20% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Truckee by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Truckee

Most booked hotels in Truckee

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Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (9.1, 196 reviews)
$161+
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Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe
4 stars
Excellent (9, 705 reviews)
$139+
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Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 495 reviews)
$257+
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Cedar Glen Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, 106 reviews)
$156+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Truckee Lake Tahoe
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 324 reviews)
$152+
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Firelite Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1748 reviews)
$115+
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Renting a car in Truckee

Renting a car in Truckee costs $92 per day, on average, or $184 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Reno.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Truckee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Jeep Patriot or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Truckee, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Truckee costs $92 per day, on average, or $184 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Reno.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Truckee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Jeep Patriot or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Truckee, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

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